Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe in alleged rape, murder cases

The Calcutta HC said that alleged cases of rape and murder will be handed over to the CBI. A special investigation team will also be set up to probe Bengal post-poll violence cases.

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a court-monitored probe by the CBI into the alleged incidents of rape and murder as it heard a set of PILs on post-poll violence in Bengal. “All cases of murder and crimes of rape should be given to CBI for investigation,” the High Court said. For other cases, the court ordered a SIT headed by Suman bora Sahu and two other police officers.